Police Raid 6 Warehouses, Seize 46 Million Worth of Illegal Cosmetics and Chinese Food

Picture courtesy of CPPD.

Authorities have carried out a large-scale operation to dismantle a network of warehouses illegally distributing imported cosmetics and Chinese food products. The raids, conducted by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resulted in the seizure of nearly 477,000 items worth over 46 million baht.

The illicit goods were being sold through multiple online shops, with some operations generating thousands of orders daily. The raids targeted six locations across Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Pathum Thani.

Details of the Six Raided Locations:

1. Warehouse in Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan

• Seized: 269,580 items, including toothpaste, various cosmetic brands, and hazardous substances.

• Estimated value: 40 million baht.

• Operated over 10 online stores.

2. Warehouse in Sai Mai, Bangkok

• Seized: 44,076 items, including cosmetics, hazardous substances, medical devices, and herbal products.

• Estimated value: 2 million baht.

• Sold 1,800–2,000 orders per day via 10 online stores.

• In operation for five years.

3. Residential storage facility in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani

• Seized: 14,805 items, including lotions and hair care products.

• Estimated value: 200,000 baht.

• Operated four online stores for two years.

4. Residential storage facility in Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok

• Seized: 116,900 items, including instant hotpot ingredients such as tofu skins, mala soup cubes, and flavoured noodles.

• Estimated value: 1.5 million baht.

• Operated five online stores, generating 30,000 baht in daily sales for six months.

5. Warehouse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan

• Seized: 5,179 items, including skincare products and shampoos with non-Thai labels.

• Estimated value: 500,000 baht.

6. Storage facility in Ratchathewi, Bangkok

• Seized: 22,825 items, including gummy candies, stuffed jujube fruits, and dried fruit snacks.

• Estimated value: 2 million baht.

• Operated two online stores, generating 50,000 baht in daily sales for two years.

Authorities found that most seized products had been imported from China. Many items lacked Thai-language labels, while some displayed labels translated using automated software, raising concerns over inaccurate or misleading information.

Officials are continuing their investigation to track the full distribution network and hold those responsible accountable.

-- 2025-03-06